Finding the Third Proportional to 153,902 and 336,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,902 and 336,244 is: 734,623.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,902 : 336,244 = 336,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,902/336,244 = 336,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,902x = 336,244 × 336,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,902x = 113,060,027,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,060,027,536/153,902 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 734,623.51
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